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EF53 FZC

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,985 mi
Last recorded90,985 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FZC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 90,985 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAP BROKEN - TANK STILL SUPPORTED

O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT WORN WITH PLAY

O/S PARKBRAKE EFFORT REDUCED

Fail 17 Jan 2018 90,985 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAP BROKEN - TANK STILL SUPPORTED

O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT WORN WITH PLAY

O/S PARKBRAKE EFFORT REDUCED

Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,413 miles

DEEP CUT IN N/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALL

FUEL TANK STRAP BROKEN - TANK STILL SUPPORTED

O/S PARKBRAKE EFFORT REDUCED

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,972 miles

FUEL TANK STRAP BROKEN - TANK STILL SUPPORTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F DROP LINK

Pass 19 Jan 2015 79,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 79,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 74,491 miles

POWER STEERING EFFORT REDUCED

Fail 16 Jan 2014 74,491 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

POWER STEERING EFFORT REDUCED

Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,823 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 66,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 56,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 46,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,437 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,411 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,218 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,918 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 37,903 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,943 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 34,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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EF53 FZC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF53 FZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF53 FZC registered?

EF53 FZC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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